Jan 28, 2013
Todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte and#8220;The
Bodhisattva as Hero,and#8221; by Sangharakshita is from the
talk and#8220;The Heroic
Ideal in Buddhismand#8221; given in 1969.
Buddhism is sometimes seen as weak or negative. Using examples from the Pali Canon and Mahayana texts, this lecture shows that, on the contrary, heroic and positive qualities are essential in the Buddhist spiritual aspirantand#8217;s quest for Enlightenment.
Talk given in 1969.